July 22, 2019 by bohlen19 Take a quick minute and think about how you are feeling today. What mood are you projecting to others around you? Are you projecting happiness/unhappiness, joy/depression, or love/anger? There were times for me this last year where I was projecting worry, fear and nervousness. The beginning of the year I […]
July 22, 2019 by bohlen19 Take a quick minute and think about how you are feeling today. What mood are you projecting to others around you? Are you projecting happiness/unhappiness, joy/depression, or love/anger? There were times for me this last year where I was projecting worry, fear and nervousness. The beginning of the year I […]
With nicer weather we spent more time outside being active. Perhaps, you are on a sports team, and as the temperatures get hotter you need something to drink. Water is the best drink, but there are times we may need something else or think we do. The American Insitute for Cancer Research (AICR) checked with […]
You are invited to take a break! Sign up for the Ohio State University Extension, Live Healthy Live Well 6 -week Email Wellness Challenge. Two weekly e-mails will be sent directly to you from an OSU Extension Professional from October 19 – November 30, 2020. You will explore different ways to “Take a Break”. Our […]
You are invited to take a break! Sign up for the Ohio State University Extension, Live Healthy Live Well 6 -week Email Wellness Challenge. Two weekly e-mails will be sent directly to you from an OSU Extension Professional from October 19 – November 30, 2020. You will explore different ways to “Take a Break”. Our […]
The study of bacteria has interested doctors and researchers for centuries. However, that interest was primarily focused on “bad” bacteria—pathogens that make us sick and cause disease. Over the last 20 years, there has been a tremendous increase in the study of “good” bacteria and its effect on our guts. In 1990, approximately 125 studies […]
March 26, 2020 by bohlen19 I have officially made it through one week of working from home and I’m going to be honest with you: It feels like I’m stuck in the movie Groundhog’s Day with no end in sight. I have three small children under the age of eight that demand a lot of […]
April 25, 2016 by Shannon Carter When is the last time you had a really good laugh? You know, the kind that makes you lose your breath for a bit. That laughter is not only fun, there a many health benefits to a good belly laugh. Laughter can boost your immune system exercise your heart […]
If there was a support group for tuna addicts, I would be sitting in the front row. I have been a tuna fish lover since I was in elementary school. My mother always packed my lunch, and when I opened that brown paper bag and saw a tuna fish sandwich wrapped in waxed paper, I […]
June 23, 2016 by tammyohio Are you starting to see these markets opening up in your area? Farmers’ markets are a great place to get locally-grown vegetables, fruits, and other foods for you and your family. As more and more locations open each year, it is important to follow basic food safety guidelines to ensure […]
April 28, 2014 by Pat Brinkman Have you started wearing your shorts? Are you white legs showing? We are happy to have the warmer temperatures but having very pale legs can make some people feel self-conscious. We know we should not use tanning beds but how about the sunless tanning products? Sunless tanning products are […]
At the start of 2019, in a survey of chefs across the country, CBD-infused food and beverages emerged as the most anticipated food trend for the year. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, is a chemical substance found in cannabis plants like hemp and marijuana. Unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, CBD is a non-psychoactive chemical substance, meaning it […]
May 28, 2020 by Emily Marrison Raising children in this ever-changing digital world can be a challenge. Some articles warn of the dangers of screens, while others urge us to help our kids keep up with technology. Caregivers are often actively encouraging these forms of passive entertainment, and electronic devices are always available as babysitters. […]
October 20, 2017 by lisabarlage Spaghetti squash is a vegetable that can be used in place of traditional spaghetti pasta with your favorite sauce. It is full of folic acid, potassium, beta carotene, fiber, and Vitamins A and C – with a one cup serving coming in at 42 calories, versus the almost 200 calories […]
